Welcome to Bangalore! Neela Kishore
Bengaluru or “Bangalore”, as it is popularly known, is India’s third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration. Known previously as the “pensioner’s paradise” it is today the “Silicon Valley of India” because of its role as leading information technology employer and exporter. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic hub and the fastest growing metropolis in India. The city is... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Dr Sahar Bhaloo | Psychologist for Social Change
Growing up in Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa, shaped Dr Sahar Bhaloo’s perceptions, as well as drove her to become a “Psychologist for Social Change”. An inspiring childhood moulded around social justice and impact-focused work for social change, helped Dr Bhaloo see the need for each of us need to play... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Mariam Noronha – Dollops of Sunshine
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a teacher, blogger, freelance writer, artist, designer and an avid crafter. In a word I’m a “maverick”! As far as academic qualifications go I have a Masters Degree in Commerce and I am currently working towards completion of my Doctoral thesis. I have also taught commerce and... Read More
Search for our Identity | Ashu Khanna
From the time we are born, we search for our identity. There is a constant tussle to establish our presence. Our cry announces our birth and from thereon, we rarely stop. We talk, we fuss, we laugh; we are always doing things to find our place in the world. In... Read More
Crossword Book Awards finalist to debut young adult fantasy novel
What if your shadow wasn’t the docile grey shape you thought it to be? What if it held a vicious plague just waiting to be released? And what if the fate of the entire world rested in the hands of four children? Sceadu by Crossword Book Awards finalist Prashant Pinge... Read More
Woman Trafficking – 2 Steps Forward, But We Need A Leap | Laila Dastur Haksar
Recently, there has been a rise in the number of women trafficked from Bangladesh into India’s sex trade. Together with the Bangladeshi High Commission, the Home Ministry in India is working on a strategy to try to stop this avenue of human trafficking. But the question still stands, if sent home, would they be safe from this racket again? Over the past... Read More
Women Coming Into Focus: India’s Budget 2014-15 Impact | Laila Dastur Haksar
Last week (10 July 2014), Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, presented the Union Budget 2014 to the Indian Parliament. A controversial announcement in this years budget has been the allocation of Rs 200 crore for a giant statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat. Along with the expected audience of businesses and markets, the budget was closely followed by house wives, the working class and senior citizens as its provisions were expected to closely... Read More
Mompreneurs India: Business Over Breakfast | Vandana Joshil
PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi sparked a controversy recently when she matter-of-factly stated that women DO find it difficult to manage a career and their houses. She said, “I don’t think women can have it all. I just don’t think so. We pretend we have it all. We pretend we... Read More
Videshi Women – An interview with Sheena Thompson
How long have you been in India? I’ve been coming to India for three and a half years but living here for two. The energy and the integration. There’s something a little bit Peter Pan about India particularly Bombay; people do not grow up! What brought you to India? I... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Preeti Monga | Director of Silver Linings Synergies & Silver Linings Trust
I am a motivational speaker, an aerobic instructor, a corporate trainer, a sales and marketing professional, a fitness and nutrition consultant, a trauma counsellor, a personal development consultant, an author, a public relations expert, a social activist and a successful business woman! Nothing deters me from living life ‘queen-size! From dreaming daring dreams,... Read More